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Theodore C. Thomas writes to Theodore Roosevelt about his desires to move to and work in Mexico, and asks if Roosevelt would write a letter of recommendation to Francisco I. Madero so that he may get a head start on finding employment. Thomas describes all his connections from when he was a Rough Rider in the Spanish-American War.
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1911-10-14
E. W. Williamson expresses to Theodore Roosevelt that he is in urgent financial need and respectfully requests $40 to cover pressing obligations. He explains that he has secured a job starting on the 15th of the month and promises to repay the amount. Williamson recalls assisting Roosevelt during military service and hopes Roosevelt will remember his past support.
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1911-09-09
John Jacobs, a buffalo hunter and polo pony trainer, has heard that President Roosevelt may come to San Antonio for a hunting trip. Jacobs has no political intentions but offers to supply Roosevelt with dogs and ponies simply to ensure he has a good time. He encloses letters of reference.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-03
John M. Taylor sends President Roosevelt a copy of a letter which Captain Allyn Capron sent to Judge John Robert Thomas, from Cuba in 1898. Taylor describes his part in having helped to recruit two companies of Rough Riders from Indian Territory, and reminds Roosevelt that he came to San Antonio, where he was introduced to Roosevelt by Thomas.
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1906-12-22
Governor Brodie writes that he looks forward to a reunion in March 1905. Brodie congratulates President Roosevelt on the recent election results.
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1904-11-16
President Roosevelt walks quickly following a sign that reads “to the rough riders’ reunion!!!” while Admiral Lucien Young, William Loeb, “representatives of the press,” and “reception committee of prominent citizens” struggle to keep up. To Roosevelt’s left is the “Alamo” and four cowboys who fire their revolvers. An “official photographer” tries to capture a picture. Caption: He arrives in “San Antone.”
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1905-04-06
Colonel Roosevelt with two fellow cavalry volunteers pose in front of Mission Concepcion in San Antonio, Texas. The Rough Riders mustered in San Antonio.
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1898
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt with Colonel Leonard Wood at camp near San Antonio, Texas. Horses graze in the background.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit from the camp of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry outside San Antonio, Texas. He describes camp life and how he will not be able to write much because he is so busy.
1898-05-16
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks Colonel Lyon to get in touch with a fellow Texan who wants to support Roosevelt’s campaign.
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1912-09-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks W. G. Thomas for his letter. He will send Thomas’s name on to Cecil Andrew Lyon.
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1912-09-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to William L. Stiles to thank him for the telegram he sent to Governor Johnson. Roosevelt also notes that he will send Stiles’ name to the managers.
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1912-06-26
Theodore Roosevelt expresses regret to James Milton Vance, secretary-manager of the San Antonio International Fair, that he is unable to accept Milton’s invitation to speak, but deeply appreciates the offer.
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1911-10-05
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Albert Friedrich for his letter to Roosevelt. The report that Roosevelt is going hunting in Mexico is untrue.
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1911-02-01
Theodore Roosevelt shares his Texas travel itinerary with Cecil Andrew Lyon. He could possibly speak in San Antonio. He asks Lyon to accompany him so they can visit.
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1911-01-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary details Roosevelt’s travel itinerary for John Milliken Parker.
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1911-01-16
Roosevelt writes to J. D. Dobson that he cannot interfere in local politics.
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1915-08-20
President Roosevelt approves of Acting Secretary of War Ainsworth’s proposed actions. He directs that the battalion immediately transport and turn over the accused men to military authorities in San Antonio before proceeding to Fort Reno.
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1906-08-24
President Roosevelt thanks Mrs. R. A. Campbell and the committee for the kindness and gift. He wishes he could have expressed his thanks in person.
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1905-04-08
President Roosevelt agrees with Henry S. Pritchett’s sentiment about Abraham Lincoln, calling him “the most real of the dead Presidents.” Roosevelt has tried to follow the policies Lincoln established, although he does not like to say that in public as it seems presumptuous. Roosevelt’s view of the Southern question is fundamentally the same as Pritchett and James Ford Rhodes’s beliefs. The president wonders if the increased invitations to Southern cities suggests they have started to not see him as their enemy. Despite bitterness in the South against Roosevelt, however, it has had little impact on the Southern vote, as Roosevelt notes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-26